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Search On For Couple Who May Be Unknowingly Carrying Rabies Virus

Health officials in New York State are searching for a couple who may have been exposed to rabies after dropping off an injured black cat at Yonkers Animal Hospital last week. The cat later tested positive for the fatal virus. The Westchester County Department of Health says the two people didn’t leave contact information. Rabies […]

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One Dead After Small Plane Crashes On NY Interstate

One person is dead after a small plane crashed Thursday evening on I-684 near Exit 2 in Harrison, just outside Westchester County Airport in New York. It happened just before 7pm. Two people were on board the plane, and one fatality has been confirmed. New York State Police say I-684 remained closed in both directions […]

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Putnam County Ends Burn Ban

The burn bans issued in response to dry conditions in Putnam County, New York have officially expired. However, some local governments may still enforce their own restrictions. Residents are urged to check with their municipality for updates. The ban was issued in October, and during the ban, first responders managed 152 fire-related incidents, including 29 […]

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